Classic X-Men 44 NM Cyclops Cover Chris Claremont John Byrne

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X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men #44
Published Feb 1990 by Marvel

This issue reprints Uncanny X-Men 138. “Elegy.” Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin.

New Rogue/Mystique back-up story: “Her First and Last.” Script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Kieron Dwyer, inks by Hilary Barta. New Steve Lightle illustration and cover.

In the tragic aftermath of last issue’s stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix.

Near mint condition.